UNDP TANZANIA JOBS MARCH 2013

1. Project Manager – Democratic Empowerment Project - P4 -

Summary of key functions:

• Organization and management
• Management for delivery of results
• Capacity development for institutional reforms and development
• Policy reforms and development services
• Analytical national knowledge products
• Advocacy, networking and marketing
• Partnerships and resource mobilization
• Coordination and recommendations

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the DCD-P, and working closely with the CTA, the Project Manager (PM) will provide overall organizational, coordination and managerial support for the project and act as day-to-day officer-in-charge. She/he will ensure the strategic direction of project operations, supervise and coordinate the activities of the Project Team, assess work plans and monitor outputs. The PM will also be responsible for managing human resources, assessing performance and managing financial systems and audit procedures.

 

Managerial and Organizational:

Overall responsible for ensuring that the project is in compliance with UNDP guidelines and procedures for financial management, accountability and reporting.

• Perform the Manager Level 2 function in Atlas by approving payments and Purchase Orders up to $30,000 and ensuring due process has been followed.
• Finalize project organizational structure and plan, including distribution of functions and responsibilities, decision-making processes and relevant institutional arrangements.

Ensure the preparation and submission of high quality annual work plans on the annual work plan, prepare results framework for each output and establish performance and results reporting. Ensure the establishment and regular monitoring of the project M&E framework, risk log, issues log, and quality log.

• Supervise and facilitate the day-to-day functioning of the Project Team and manage financial resources for achieving results outlined in the Democratic Empowerment Project document and Annual Work Plan;
• Overall responsibility for the timely and effective procurement of project materials and resources and services;
• Coordinate the implementation of activities envisaged under the DEP and provide strategic guidance to operations, and make programmatic and operational decisions;
• Ensure the compliance of project implementation with UNDP rules, regulations and policies;
• Oversee project procurement, finance, and HR matters and bring any issues to the attention of the OM;
• Contribute to drafting reports, including monthly, quarterly and annual reports on project activities, memos, minutes of meetings, etc;
• Facilitate capacity building in the Project

Perform other tasks and duties as requested by the supervisor.

Impact of Results:

The key results of the post will contribute to the UN’s efforts to consolidating democratic structures and systems of good governance in Tanzania by strengthening political, civil society and electoral systems that enhance effective participation, representation and greater political tolerance.

 https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=36200 

2. Operations Manager- Democratic Empowerment Project- P4 

Summary of key functions:

• Organization and management
• Management for delivery of results
• Capacity development for institutional reforms and development
• Policy reforms and development services
• Analytical national knowledge products
• Advocacy, networking and marketing
• Partnerships and resource mobilization
• Coordination and recommendations

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the DCD-P, and working closely with the CTA, the Project Manager (PM) will provide overall organizational, coordination and managerial support for the project and act as day-to-day officer-in-charge. She/he will ensure the strategic direction of project operations, supervise and coordinate the activities of the Project Team, assess work plans and monitor outputs. The PM will also be responsible for managing human resources, assessing performance and managing financial systems and audit procedures.

 

Managerial and Organizational:

Overall responsible for ensuring that the project is in compliance with UNDP guidelines and procedures for financial management, accountability and reporting.

• Perform the Manager Level 2 function in Atlas by approving payments and Purchase Orders up to $30,000 and ensuring due process has been followed.
• Finalize project organizational structure and plan, including distribution of functions and responsibilities, decision-making processes and relevant institutional arrangements.

Ensure the preparation and submission of high quality annual work plans on the annual work plan, prepare results framework for each output and establish performance and results reporting. Ensure the establishment and regular monitoring of the project M&E framework, risk log, issues log, and quality log.

• Supervise and facilitate the day-to-day functioning of the Project Team and manage financial resources for achieving results outlined in the Democratic Empowerment Project document and Annual Work Plan;
• Overall responsibility for the timely and effective procurement of project materials and resources and services;
• Coordinate the implementation of activities envisaged under the DEP and provide strategic guidance to operations, and make programmatic and operational decisions;
• Ensure the compliance of project implementation with UNDP rules, regulations and policies;
• Oversee project procurement, finance, and HR matters and bring any issues to the attention of the OM;
• Contribute to drafting reports, including monthly, quarterly and annual reports on project activities, memos, minutes of meetings, etc;
• Facilitate capacity building in the Project

Perform other tasks and duties as requested by the supervisor.

Impact of Results:

The key results of the post will contribute to the UN’s efforts to consolidating democratic structures and systems of good governance in Tanzania by strengthening political, civil society and electoral systems that enhance effective participation, representation and greater political tolerance.

https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=361 94 

3. Chief Technical Advisor – Democratic Empowerment Project – P5 
Summary of key functions:

• Capacity development for institutional reforms and development
• Organization and management
• Management for delivery of results
• Policy reforms and development services
• Analytical national knowledge products
• Advocacy, networking and marketing
• Partnerships and resource mobilization
• Coordination and recommendations

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the guidance and direction of the RC/RR, the CTA will lead high level consultations and communication with stakeholders.
• The CTA will be expected to engage constructively and effectively with all stakeholders, including national counterparts, government officials, the diplomatic community and development partners. The CTA is also responsible for reporting to and preparing/organizing all aspects of Steering Committee meetings.
• The CTA has overall responsibly and accountability for substantive advice and technical support to the EMBs and other stakeholders in the achievement of election cycle goals.

Substantive support to the electoral process:

• Leadership for all technical assistance to NEC and ZEC and identification of issues that may impact on the election process and require attention of the EMBs, the UNDP and/or the Steering Committee.
• High level advisory assistance to NEC and ZEC, and other stakeholders, on strategic directions and goals, the election cycle environment, opportunities and risks in democratic development, and other related.
• Monitor the implementation of substantive activities through ongoing evaluation of project outputs; regular meetings with NEC and ZEC, interaction with implementing agents, field visits and assessments.
• Perform any other duties the supervisor may assign with respect to the conduct of the elections.

Capacity Development and Knowledge Building:

• Provide advice, support and recommend assistance to senior EMB management.
• In cooperation with UNDP, coordinate and supervise activities related to the provision of international assistance to the electoral process.
• Prepare capacity development plan, taking into consideration the need of the EMBs, non-governmental organizations and other partners.
• Recommend and develop strategies to enhance and maintain EMB communication with stakeholders including political parties, the media, civil society and donor partners.
• Promote and supervise capacity development in consultation with the EMBs and UNDP,
• Monitor and document the experiences and achievements of capacity development initiatives.
• Recommend and ensure the application of national and international best-practice in the subject areas and generate knowledge-based products, drawing on global, regional and thematic policy and advisory support resources within the UN, UNDP, EC, etc.
• Lead the analytical development work of the team and ensure high quality knowledge products. Ensure the substantive quality of all knowledge products, reports and services, and ensure effective integration and compatibility with other practice areas.
• Disseminate information on international best practices and be an active member of the UNDP global and regional networks.

Impact of Results

The key results of the post will contribute to the UN’s efforts to consolidating democratic structures and systems of good governance in Tanzania by strengthening political, civil society and electoral systems that enhance effective participation, representation and greater political tolerance.

https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=36199